Training Specialist-Girl Scouts of Colorado

You will

Training Specialists are responsible for coordinating the delivery of in-person and live online trainings for Girl Scouts of Colorado volunteers. Training Specialists administer all aspects of the volunteer training program, including coordinating volunteer trainers, managing logistics for in-person volunteer trainings and training webinars, and supporting the development and maintenance of volunteer training curriculum.

Frequent travel required within the support area.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license, vehicle and qualified insurance to perform this job. Mileage reimbursement is available for necessary travel related to this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages volunteer training schedule for live training sessions (both online and in-person).
• Manages all event logistics for in-person trainings including but not limited to:
  • Securing event locations
  • Scheduling volunteer trainers or facilitating trainings as needed
  • Preparing training kits or materials
  • Preparing event registration information to submit to registration team
  • Managing and distributing training rosters
  • Tracking and reporting on training completion and engagement
• Prepares messaging and contributes to marketing efforts to drive volunteer engagement with training and development opportunities in coordination with Membership and Marketing and Communications teams.
• Provides timely communication to customer inquiries about volunteer training.
• Schedules and coordinates team of volunteer trainers, including recruitment, onboarding, and coaching, to deliver robust training and development opportunities to all Girl Scouts of Colorado volunteers.
• Coordinates volunteer recognition for volunteer trainers.
• Supports the development and maintenance of volunteer training curriculum, including:
  • Gathering feedback from volunteer trainers and training participants to inform needed adjustments, future courses, and current volunteer support needs.
  • Reviewing training curriculum for necessary program or policy updates on a quarterly basis.
  • Developing training outlines for in-person and online trainings including both foundational and enrichment trainings.
  • Contributing to the development of an on-demand online training library including producing recorded trainings and generating audio recordings.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works extensively with the volunteer support team to ensure volunteer training needs are being fulfilled and to drive volunteer participation in training and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with statewide teams to develop strategic direction in the formulation, integration, and implementation of long and short-term goals, objectives, and action plans.
• Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in the area of pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
• Work cross functionally with other departments to support membership and the council's plan of work.

Required competencies:

• Strong planning and organizational skills are required, including proven success in event planning or event coordination.
• Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing and communication specialties.
• High level of interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through:
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret relevant publications, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to write reports.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, volunteers, and the general public.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills including verbal and written presentation.
• Night and weekend availability is required.
• Ability to work in a team environment with other departments.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and assist other staff with these efforts.
• Knowledge of Girl Scout program desired, but not required.
• Bilingual skills strongly desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and customer relationship management systems.

Educational or Formal Training:

• No formal educational requirements
• Degree in adult training beneficial but not required

Experience:

• Minimum of two years experience in event management or training or in a related field such as project management, program delivery, or volunteer management required.
• Experience developing programs, training, and curriculum for adult learning audiences is desired.
• Volunteer management experience is desired.

Other Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal background check
• Valid driver's license, vehicle, and qualified insurance

You Get

You will be joining a supportive and flexible work environment with team members who work together to champion girl ambition. We are on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The right candidate won't just be promoting a program. Their work will impact and change future generations!

Salary:

This position pays a range of $20.00-$22.00/hr plus mileage reimbursement.

Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan – GSCO matches 100% of employee contribution up to 2% of pay

• Health Insurance (93% Employer Paid for Employee Coverage)
• Dental Insurance (76% Employer Paid for Employee Coverage)
• Vision Insurance – Optional
• Short Term Disability - 100% Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability – 100% Employer Paid
• Life Insurance – fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary up to $300,000
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment - fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary up to $300,000
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Children)– Employee paid – for additional employee coverage and dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Employee Assistance Program - 100% Employer Paid
• Headspace (Employer Paid)
• ZayZoon Pay Advances
• Vacation – Employees accrue 10 vacation days per year
• Sick Leave – Employees earn one day per month
• Holidays – 10 scheduled holidays per year
• Office Closures – 4 Weeks of Paid Office Closures (Week of Independence Day; Thanksgiving Week; Winter Holiday 2 weeks)
• This position has the ability to work a remote/office hybrid schedule

Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GSCO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GSCO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. GSCO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

Why work here

GSCO celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Girl Scouts of Colorado offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking, innovative individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better.

Girl Scouts has been equipping girls to achieve their full potential more than 100 years-and today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 2.5 million members across the nation and around the globe.

At Girl Scouts of Colorado, we serve more than 20,000 members and we believe all girls should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and all girls have the power to change the world.

GSCO celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from other historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls' lives and in the world!

You will be joining a supportive and flexible work environment with team members who work together to champion girl ambition. We are on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The right candidate won't just be promoting a program. Their work will impact and change future generations!

Membership and Volunteers are vital to Girl Scouts of Colorado's success in delivering on its mission. Girl Scouts of Colorado offers a wide variety of programming and training for girls and adults throughout the year.